The Paris 2024 competitions were the last Olympic Games for LeBron James and Stephen Curry, who bid farewell by giving gold to the United States this Saturday in basketball with a legendary game in which they shone with a score of 98-87 over France.
In this way, the NBA's Dream Team, led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, elevated the United States to the highest place on the Olympic podium with their sixteenth gold medal and fourth consecutive gold.
The Bercy Arena stadium was the meeting place, where the French spirit could not overcome the Americans' streak, who from different areas have earned their place in basketball.
Without a doubt, the final this Saturday was legendary and historic. Stephen Curry led the United States in a game, as if from another world. Watching him play alongside LeBron James was like witnessing the last time both would be in the Olympics. And what a farewell! It was a golden goodbye that will surely remain in the memories of fans.
LeBron James has won two Olympic gold medals in basketball with the United States: in Beijing 2008 and in London 2012, he also won bronze medals in Athens 2004 and at the World Championships in Japan 2006.
Stephen Curry, the hero of the gold
Without a doubt, Stephen Curry was the hero who secured the gold final for the United States this Saturday, as he scored four three-pointers in the last quarter. He was the great leader in the 98-27 victory, with 24 points, of which 8 were three-pointers and 5 assists.
Although Stephen Curry has won all titles in the NBA and has participated in World Championships, this victory is his first Olympic medal, as he had not competed in the Olympic Games before. He was one point away from setting an Olympic record and was the top scorer of the competition.
Even though it was his first Olympic performance, it will also be his last, as he will not be participating in future competitions of this event due to his age.